National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is an Institute within the National Institutes of Health that aims to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system and to use that knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological disease.
NINDS Mission
The mission of NINDS is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system and to use that knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological disease for all people.
To support this mission, NINDS:
- Supports and performs basic, translational, and clinical neuroscience research through grants-in-aid, contracts, scientific meetings, and through research in its own laboratories, and clinics.
- Funds and conducts research training and career development programs to increase basic, translational and clinical neuroscience expertise and ensure a vibrant, talented, and diverse work force.
- Promotes the timely dissemination of scientific discoveries and their implications for neurological health to the public, health professionals, researchers, and policy-makers.
Contact NINDS
This page describes the main mailing addresses and other contact information for NINDS. If you need more specific mailing information, please contact the recipient directly. For telephone numbers and email addresses of NINDS staff, please visit the NINDS Staff Directory.
You can email NINDS using the Contact Us form.
For health or medical questions, requests for publications, and general information:
NIH Neurological Institute
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda, MD 20824
Voice: (800) 352-9424
For access to free Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) for people with hearing or speech impairments, dial 7-1-1 on your telephone.
Please note: We cannot provide medical advice or practitioner referrals. If you need medical advice, or a second opinion, please consult your healthcare provider. A list of resources for locating a broader range of health practitioners is available from the MedlinePlus Directories.
For inquiries regarding NINDS Extramural Programs:
NINDS - Neuroscience Center
Division of Extramural Activities
6001 Executive Boulevard Suite 3309
Bethesda, MD 20892- 9531*
*This address should not be used for FedEx, overnight, or other time-sensitive deliveries. If you are sending a FedEx or other time-sensitive delivery, please contact the recipient for a specific address. The NINDS Staff Directory contains telephone numbers for NINDS program directors and other NINDS staff.
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